Adverse body composition and lipid parameters in patients with prolactinoma: a case-control study.

Background: Hyperprolactinaemia might cause adverse metabolic effects. The aim of our study was to compare parameters of body composition, glucose and lipid metabolism between untreated patients with prolactinoma and controls and to assess changes after initiation of cabergoline.

Methods: Case-control study with a retrospectively analyzed follow-up in patients with prolactinoma after initiation of cabergoline therapy.